Launch, MECO, stage sep, second stage is running now.
Update: Second stage engine cutoff (SECO), now coasting until second stage reignition.
Update 2: Second stage reignition should occur at 3:08pm PST (about 6 minutes from now) and burn for about 1min 11 seconds.
Update 3: "second stage restart burn successful. Orbit looks nominal" - @SpaceX
Update 4: "Spacecraft separation confirmed! SES-8 is now in its targeted GEO transfer orbit." - @SpaceX
Saw the 1st stage doing some RCS maneuvers right after separation, but they cut the camera away from that shot pretty quick so I couldn't see exactly what. They're not supposed to be trying to "land" this one, but I bet they're getting aero data in support of the F9-R.
All in all, looks like a good launch. Can't wait to hear about the second burn, which was last flight's sticking point.
Somehow I forgot to mention Elon Musk's Twitter feed: https://twitter.com/elonmusk. Always a good read.
Velocity of 1.2km/s - rockets are just awesome.
Best of luck to the SpaceX team! Hopefully they got everything fixed!
Here we go again! I hope it happens this time!
Flight Update Falcon 9 and SES-8 satellite currently in parking orbit, awaiting second burn. All systems nominal.
Stream has started, launch in T-00:15:30.
Just curious, what is the purpose of the 4 towers around the launchpad?
After sitting through both launch attempts, I missed this one. Is there any way to view the launch video?
So far a success, congrats SpaceX team!
Anyone know the details of the music Spacex used on the feed when not broadcasting?
Anyone know how long until they attempt the second stage restart?
Ignition is around 42:20 relative to the stream beginning.
Good Luck SpaceX
I know HN readers have a love affair with SpaceX but my dad's company is launching a rocket on Thurs at Vandenberg and it should be fun to watch:
http://www.noozhawk.com/article/atlas_v_set_for_launch_from_...